"You're my team. What you need is important," Winter assures her. Besides, she'll help him figure out what Entity has him, and how to stop. He can't do that if he's scaring her all the time.

Then, squaring his shoulders a little against the couch as if preparing for a mission, he adds, "Including a hug. If you need one."

He pauses, then admits, "Just maybe. Not for long." He can do it, but it's not comfortable.